Encamp, in central Andorra along the Valira river, sits at a slightly lower elevation than the capital but shares the same Pyrenean mountain climate, with intense summer thunderstorms common as moist air is forced upward by the surrounding peaks. The valley setting means heavy rain can cause the river to rise quickly, and the steep slopes above the town carry landslide risk during the most intense storms. Because mountain weather here can shift from clear to severe within an hour, radar tracking gives residents genuinely useful lead time. Andorra’s meteorological service, supplemented by neighboring French and Spanish radar coverage, monitors the region.
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